ERCOT Interconnection Program Lead

Search Partner Group; Texas; On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas electric transmission and distribution service provider seeks an experienced Interconnection Project Manager to lead complex generation and large-load interconnection projects connecting to the transmission system. Primary owner from initial request through study completion, agreement execution, and handoff to the project execution team.

Coordinate internal engineering, transmission planning, operations, legal, regulatory, real estate, environmental, and procurement resources while serving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of utility project management, transmission/interconnection experience.
• Knowledge of electric utility interconnection processes and transmission fundamentals.
• Ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder projects with technical/regulatory/schedule requirements.
• Strong planning, organization, risk management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage interconnection projects from initial request to executed agreements.
• Serve as primary contact for interconnection customers during development.
• Coordinate studies and ERCOT-related activities.
• Track milestones, costs, and risks; lead cross-functional teams.
• Support negotiations of interconnection and facilities agreements with legal/regulatory teams.
• Ensure compliance with ERCOT, PUCT, NERC, tariffs, and utility requirements.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction/Business or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Texas electric transmission and distribution service provider seeks an experienced Interconnection Project Manager to lead complex generation and large-load interconnection projects connecting to the transmission system. Primary owner from initial request through study completion, agreement execution, and handoff to the project execution team.

Coordinate internal engineering, transmission planning, operations, legal, regulatory, real estate, environmental, and procurement resources while serving